Although celebrations of LGBT Pride happen throughout the month, the big event is the Pride Parade on Saturday, June 13 at noon. Organizers say this year's parade will be the largest in history and an estimated 35,000 will participate in various celebrations.
If you're new to the South End, get ready. Our neighborhood's history as a "gay ghetto" makes it the premier spot to view the parade. The Annual Chandler Street Block Party, a benefit for AIDS Action Committee of MA and the Beantown Softball League kicks off Saturday at 1:30 and runs until 7:00 p.m. This is 21+ dance party.
Visit www.baywindows.com for a full list of area events.
There will be parking bans and street closings, so look carefully before you park and plan your day accordingly. You can find a full calendar of Pride Events and a map of the parade route at mysouthend.com. Download the Boston Pride app at itunes.apple.com
The Gay Pride Parade which will travel from on Boylston Street at Dartmouth Street, right on Clarendon Street, left on Tremont Street, left on Berkeley Street, right on Boylston Street, left on Charles Street, right on Beacon Street, left on Tremont Street, straight to Cambridge Street, right onto City Hall Plaza.
To accommodate the parade, temporary "Tow Zone, No Stopping, Parade Saturday" parking regulations will be in effect at the following South End locations. Visit www.cityofboston.gov/ for a full listing.
Tremont Street, both sides, from Cambridge Street to Beacon Street
Tremont Street, both sides, from Union Park Street to East Berkeley Street
Staniford Street, East Side, from Cambridge Street to opposite Cardinal O'Connell Way
In addition, temporary "Tow Zone, No Stopping, Friday and Saturday" parking regulations will be in effect at the following location.
Tremont Street, North Side, at #585-595 on parking meters CG077-CG080.
The Annual Chandler Street Block Party will take place on Saturday, June 8. Temporary "Tow Zone, No Stopping" parking regulations will be in effect on Chandler Street from Berkeley Street heading easterly to the end of the street, from 7:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Saturday to accommodate the event.